Neurodiversity in Marriage: Hard Isn’t Always Bad

May 12, 2019 | Family

Talking or writing about marriage has never been a goal of mine, yet here I am. A generous invitation to take over the Practical Family blog led to a series of articles, in which I shared my experience in a neurodiverse marriage. Being married to someone whose brain...

Helping the Hoarder You Love

Nov 1, 2018 | Clutter, Compulsion

Today, I posted an article on Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy blog, “How to Help the Hoarder You Love When You’ve Lost Hope.” The article is full of resources, from a Clutter Image Scale to help you assess whether your situation is clutter or...

Podcast: Hoarding vs. Clutter Part 2

Oct 31, 2018 | Clutter, Compulsion

In Episode 328B of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, Kathi Lipp and I continue our difficult discussion the realities of living with a loving a hoarder. Listen here. Key points to listen for: Why the mess isn’t always the problem When to seek professional help...

Podcast: Hoarding vs. Clutter Part 1

Oct 30, 2018 | Clutter, Compulsion

In Episode 328 of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, Kathi Lipp and I discuss the hardship that comes with living with and loving a family member who struggles with hoarding. Join us for a bold conversation on the topic by listening...

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